Curse of the Starving Class Off-Broadway Original Cast
Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class is a darkly comic look into the world of dysfunctional Tate family, as they struggle amongst themselves for food, freedom, and meaning in their run-down lives. Tate Family patriarch Weston, is an alcoholic, who leaves his family for days at a time, buys into scam business deals, and owes money to all the wrong people in town. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Malcolm
Slater
(Understudy)
Emerson/ Slater/ Taylor/ Malcolm (u/s)
Olympia Dukakis, an acclaimed actress with a rich history of New York stage performances, including her role in Sam Shepard's "Curse of the Starving Class," has garnered numerous accolades such as the Obie Award and Outer Critics Circle Award. more...
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Ellis/ Weston (u/s)
See awards and nominations on the Curse of the Starving Class page
Other productions of Curse of the Starving Class
- 1985 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1997 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2019 Off-Broadway — Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2025 Off-Broadway — The New Group Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
Production Team
Santo Loquasto Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Martin Tudor Lighting Designer
Robert Woodruff Director
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